Podcasts about Ally Condie

Ally Condie is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Matched series and the Edgar Award Finalist for "Summerlost," among other novels.

In this special bonus episode, we revisit some special "Shelf Life" conversations with authors from Reese's Book Club. We'll hear insightful clips from conversations with bestselling writers J. Courtney Sullivan (author of The Cliffs), Alexene Farol Follmuth (author of Twelfth Knight), and Ally Condie (author of The Unwedding). Dive into the complexities of identity and family, explore the nuances of female empowerment, and hear heartfelt reflections on parenting and resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Ky is SUCH a hot boy name.”We asked our Instagram followers what book we should read next and there was a clear winner—so keep that in mind as you hear our thoughts on Ally Condie's Matched (2010). This book bravely explores the question, “What if the classic dystopian teen love triangle was pretty much the whole thing?” and we try our best to present nuanced takes on the subject material.Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and behind-the-scenes details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss Ally Condie's engaging mystery that's just right for summer listening. Christine Lakin captures Ellery Wainwright's unsteady state of mind so effectively that the tension in this mystery builds exponentially. Ellery finds herself alone at an exotic Big Sur resort after her husband leaves her. As she struggles through her major life change, she finds herself embroiled in a possible murder. Condie's audiobook transports listeners to the perfect summer locale with exquisite twists. Throughout, Lakin's authentic performance is layered and vulnerable, making Ellery's plight even more frightening. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Hachette Audio. Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from Dreamscape Media, featuring their new audiobook Rifts and Refrains. Follow Amara Johnson's journey through music, mystery, and romance, available exclusively on Dreamscape First. Don't miss out on this captivating tale… please visit Dreamscape to learn more and start listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Ally Condie, the #1 NYT bestselling author of The Matched trilogy, to discuss her debut adult thriller, The Unwedding, which was Reese Book Club's June pick and has been described at White Lotus meets Agatha Christie! We chat with Ally about the personal inspiration for her main character, Ellery, a newly divorced woman who travels alone on the 20th anniversary trip she had planned to take with her then husband; her exploration of grief and healing; the importance of the setting of Big Sur as a way to add tension and danger to this locked room mystery; and the how the title of the novel reflects the cyclical nature of relationships and the hidden parts of ourselves.  The Unwedding is out now! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome Ally Condie, the #1 NYT bestselling author of The Matched trilogy, to discuss her debut adult thriller, The Unwedding, which was Reese Book Club's June pick and has been described at White Lotus meets Agatha Christie! We chat with Ally about the personal inspiration for her main character, Ellery, a newly divorced woman who travels alone on the 20th anniversary trip she had planned to take with her then husband; her exploration of grief and healing; the importance of the setting of Big Sur as a way to add tension and danger to this locked room mystery; and the how the title of the novel reflects the cyclical nature of relationships and the hidden parts of ourselves.  The Unwedding is out now! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Ally Condie had a wedding anniversary trip planned with the man she had been married to for nearly 20 years. But after their divorce, she soon discovered that he was still going to go on the trip… with another woman. Still, Ally decided to go on a trip too, and when she arrives and finds out there's a wedding taking place at her hotel, her imagination takes over. Today on The Bright Side, Reese's Book Club Author Ally Condie talks about turning that same crushing experience into her first adult novel, The Unwedding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on From the Front Porch, we have a special guest: Shop Dad, a.k.a. Annie's actual Dad, Chris! Shop Dad shares his favorite recent reads in honor of Father's Day, as well as books he's chosen for his Shop Dad Shelf Subscription. To treat your dad to a Shop Dad Shelf Subscription this Father's Day, tap here! Stop by the store or check out our Father's Day Collection to find the perfect gift for your dad or anyone in your life who's loved you like a dad. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 481” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Chenneville by Paulette Jiles In the Pines by Grace Elizabeth Hale The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke The Deerfield Massacre by James L. Swanson The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller The Great Escape by Saket Soni The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson A Course Called America by Tom Coyne The Wager by David Grann Educated by Tara Westover The City Game by Matthew Goodman (unavailable to order) This week, Annie is reading Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo.  Shop Dad Chris is reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Very Bad Company by Emma Rosenblum. Olivia is reading The Unwedding by Ally Condie. Erin is listening to Funny Story by Emily Henry. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

To follow her dreams, Kathleen Griffith first had to blow up her life. She's an award-winning business strategist, entrepreneur, and the author of “Build Like a Woman: The Blueprint for Creating a Business and Life You Love.” From overcoming doubt to finding the courage to pursue your passion, Kathleen discusses the importance of taking the first step towards creating a meaningful life and gives actionable advice to that end. Plus, the Reese's Book Club pick for June is “The Unwedding” by Ally Condie. We'll have her on later this month, so send in your questions to hello@thebrightsidepodcast.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Crime Wave: #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ally Condie, the queen of YA dystopian fiction, dishes on her wonderful debut adult mystery, THE UNWEDDING. Pitched as “The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie,” it's the story of Ellery Wainwright, a recent divorcée, who's spending what would have been her 20th anniversary celebration alone at an exclusive Big Sur resort. Her vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body. And when the resort is isolated by a violent storm, as the only solitary guest, Ellery learns that she is uniquely qualified to observe everyone's interactions. It's a book filled with heart, incredible atmosphere, and some really twisted suspects! #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #AllyCondie #TheUnwedding

This week on Crime Wave: #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ally Condie, the queen of YA dystopian fiction, dishes on her wonderful debut adult mystery, THE UNWEDDING. Pitched as “The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie,” it's the story of Ellery Wainwright, a recent divorcée, who's spending what would have been her 20th anniversary celebration alone at an exclusive Big Sur resort. Her vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body. And when the resort is isolated by a violent storm, as the only solitary guest, Ellery learns that she is uniquely qualified to observe everyone's interactions. It's a book filled with heart, incredible atmosphere, and some really twisted suspects! #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #AllyCondie #TheUnwedding

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Erin, and Olivia are sharing the May releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (type “Episode 475” into the search bar and tap enter to find the books mentioned in this episode), or shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (5/7) Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (5/21) Knife River by Justine Champine (5/28) Olivia's books: The Kid by Jeff Schill (5/7) The Secret Library by Kekla Magoon (5/7) The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton (5/21) Erin's books: Last House by Jessica Shattuck (5/14) When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips (5/21) I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue (5/21) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Very Bad Company by Emma Rosenblum. Olivia is reading The Unwedding by Ally Condie. Erin is listening to Funny Story by Emily Henry. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie is back to recap all the books she read in April!   Thank you to this week's sponsor, the 103rd Annual Rose Show and Festival here in Thomasville, Georgia. Held in historic Downtown Thomasville, the Rose Show & Festival is sponsored by the City of Thomasville and has been a southwest Georgia tradition since 1922. Enjoy rose and flower shows, live music, an artisan market, an antique car show, a parade and fantastic shopping and dining in Downtown Thomasville. This year's 103rd annual event is April 26-27. Plan your visit at thomasvillega.com. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found below. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Very Bad Company by Emma Rosenblum. Olivia is reading The Unwedding by Ally Condie. Erin is listening to Funny Story by Emily Henry. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Jennifer Bannerton, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Susan Hulings, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Dystopian future meets dating game show.  Swipe right on this episode to find your pod soul mate. Zoe and Jill are matched, and ready to tell you all about this book.Matched by Ally Condie

Let's talk about the eerie world of Ally Condie's Matched! In it, main character Cassia Reyes anticipates her Match Banquet, during which Officials from the Society in which she lives will dictate her future husband. The Officials are responsible for just about everything in Cassia and her community's lives… but the events of the Match Banquet kick off a series of events that leave her wondering if they really have her best interests at heart and if she has more choices than she realizes. On Episode 245, Alli and her guest unpack the world of Matched. They also talk about love triangles, the technology of dystopia, the way we treat older folks in our community, and so much more.Lauren Kung Jessen is the author of Lunar Love. Follow her on Instagram (@laurenkjessen) and Twitter (@LaurenKJessen) and subscribe to her Substack!

Auf die einfache Frage, wie ich mit meinem Kind über den Krieg sprechen kann, gibt es natürlich keine einfachen oder pauschalen Antworten. Es kommt auf das Alter an, auf die eigene Verfassung und natürlich auch das Kind selbst. Ich bin sehr froh, dass ich bei diesem schwierigen Thema wieder meinen Bruder, den Familientherapeuten Jörn Harms zu Gast habe. Wir sprechen in dieser Folge unter anderem darüber • warum es auch hier so wichtig ist, dass wir gut für uns als Eltern sorgen und aus der Stärke heraus mit unseren Kindern sprechen • wie eine solche Selbstfürsorge gelingen kann • ob es überhaupt notwendig ist, mit kleinen Kindern über den Krieg zu sprechen • wie wichtig es ist, sich nicht von seinen Kindern trösten oder beruhigen zu lassen • dass eine Landkarte Angst machen kann oder auch nicht • warum es gut sein kann, sein jugendliches Kind manchmal auch einfach ganz fest in den Arm zu nehmen • dass Bilderbücher unterstützend sein können Diese Folge findest du auch wieder bei YouTube: https://youtu.be/xfKRFGixfCM Hier ist die Bücherliste, die Jörn angekündigt hat: Buchreihe von Claudia Croos-Müller zur Förderung von eigenen Ressourcen und Resilienzen, inklusive Übungen, eher für Kinder ab Schulalter: • „Nur Mut“ • „Kopf hoch“ • „Schlaf gut“ • „Alles gut“ • Viel Glück“ »Hast du Angst?«, fragte die Maus (MINIMAX) von Rafik Schami und Kathrin Schärer „Mutig, mutig“ von Lorenz Pauli und Kathrin Schärer „Selina, Pumpernickel und die Katze Flora“ von Susi Bohdal „Anna fasst Mut“ von Maurizio A. C. Quarello „Die Flucht“ von Ally Condie (eher für Jugendliche) „Akim rennt“ von Claude K. Dubois „Karlinchen“ von Annegert Fuchshuber „Am Tag, als Saida zu uns kam“ von Susana Gomez Redondo „Bestimmt wird alles gut“ von Kirsten Boie und Jan Birck „Ich und meine Angst“ von Francesca Sanna Dieses Interview findest du auch wieder auf YouTube. Jörn ist auch auf Instagram unter https://www.instagram.com/joern.harms/ , mein Kanal ist dieser hier: https://www.instagram.com/die.friedliche.geburt/ Wenn du Lust hast, mein Buch zu lesen, dann kannst du es sehr gerne in deiner Buchhandlung bestellen oder auch bei diesem nachhaltigen Buchversand (Werbung aus Überzeugung ohne Vergütung) : https://www.buch7.de/produkt/die-friedliche-geburt-kristin-graf/1041379277?ean=9783492062350 Ich hoffe, das Interview hat dir gutgetan und wünsche dir alles Liebe! Deine Kristin

Dystopian and The Pandemic What do they have in common? The word ‘dystopian' comes to mind: ‘relating to or being an imagined world or society in which people lead fearful lives. The difference: The last year and a half - real and full of fear. Matched was imagined. Ally's message to her audience, young and old: it's okay to not be okay. Matched, a dystopian young adult novel has been read by a wider readership than the young adult population. The first in a series of three, it has been compared to ‘The Hunger Games' and ‘Twilight'.

In this final installment of Matched by Allie Condie, we discover that Ky is being relocated to some random war that came out of no where. Don't worry, Cassia decided now is the time to follow him (??) so she convinced her family to send her to some farm. We're all confused, and we don't understand what's going on. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

In this reading of chapters 19 - 26 of Matched by Allie Condie, Cassia is presented with the prisoner's dilemma. Only it isn't much of a dilemma at all, especially considering she has yet to take any action or do literally anything. In this reading, Cassia does realize she's 'in love' with Ky (not Xander) once and for all, and she won't take no for an answer. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

In this reading of chapters 13 - 18 of Matched by  Ally Condie, we learn that there's a lot of unexpected sexual tension in this book (but not with who you think). Xander makes an unexpected comeback, becoming the only active, interesting character, while Ky reveals his player ways. Cassia does nothing.  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

“Matched” trilogy author, Ally Condie, (novels of young adult science fiction) speaks about the creation of dystopian fiction and the questions that her novels were created to explore.. “At the heart of it is the same question – What happens when we don’t get to choose who we love.” About the dystopian novel in general Read More

In this episode, we read chapters 6-12 of Matched  by Ally Condie. After a depressing goodbye to grand-pa-pa, Cassie realizes she might have feelings for Ky after all (based on nothing). They go hiking and bond over their love for Dylan Thomas. After that, Cassie and her dad get up to sketchy nonsense. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

In this reading of Matched by Ally Condie, we cover chapters 3-6. We learn that Cassia had a bonus match who isn't her super-hot friend Xander, and this plants seeds of doubt. She also snitches to her soon-to-be-deceased grandpa all about her hesitation, and it becomes clear he's Not Like Other Grandpas. Will Cassia become the Mockinjay-esque revolutionary nobody asked for?? CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

Hear from the man who discovered and published Christmas Jars — Chris Schoebinger.Chris is a publishing industry veteran and has published numerous award-winning and New York Times best-selling authors. He is the Publishing Director at Shadow Mountain Publishing and discovered such authors as Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, Julianne Donaldson and Jason Wright. Chris grew up in Southern California and later lived in Argentina where he learned to speak Spanish fluently. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of five children and a spoiled Rhodesian ridgeback.   

We're reading Matched by Ally Condie! This is a YA dystopian favorite from the peak 2010 dystopian days. Condie's story follows Cassie as she goes to her matched ceremony, learning that she's been paired with her childhood best friend Xander (lame). Honestly nothing happens.  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:BadBookPodcast WebsiteSam's InstagramIsabelle's InstagramCapulet Mag 

Join my guest Abigail and me as we chat about Matched by Ally Condie!Abigail and I had so much fun chatting about this book! We also talk about Abigail's beautiful Cress cosplay, her love for tigers, and more. Oh, and we may let a small spoiler from book two in this series slip. Whoops! But don't worry, it's in the spoiler section anyway. First 15 minutes are spoiler free!A little about Matched: In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die.Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she is certain he’s the one—until she sees another face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. Now she is faced with impossible choices: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she’s ever known and a path no has dared to follow . . . between perfection and the truth.Follow Abigail's fun Lunar Chronicles Instagram!Follow Abigail's personal/author Instagram!Purchase a copy of Abigail's book, Daughter of the Moon!Love the podcast? Want to know how you can support YA Book Chat?  Sign up for my Patreon! You'll receive lots of perks, like early access to episodes, a monthly bookmark, YA Book Chat podcast merch, and more!  Join now for some great benefits!Have a question about Matched? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!

This past November marked the 10 year anniversary of the release of Utah author Ally Condie’s Matched, #1 New York Times bestseller. Matched was on the list for more than a year. And the first in what would become a trilogy. Last week marked the 1 year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic lockdown. It didn’t seem possible that a year later we would have a chance to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Dystopian and The Pandemic What do they have in common? The word ‘dystopian’ comes to mind: ‘relating to, or being an imagined world or society in which people lead fearful lives’. The difference: The last year was real and full of fear. Matched was imagined. Matched, a dystopian young adult novel has been read by a wider readership than the young adult population. The first in a series of three, it has been compared to ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Twilight’. This week’s conversation is with Ally Condie How did the idea for Matched come about? And why the young adult audience? I had the  privilege to talk with Ally recently. Our conversation covered these questions and so much more: Chaperoning a high school prom Best dresses, red carpet and the dark side Experiences of teaching and inspiration Society and choices Building a society around a character Good intentions taken to extremes ‘A nice girl’ wakes up Teenagers, women, choices and waking up The Pandemic – and yes there’s one in the 3rd book, written over 6 years ago ‘Suburban dystopian romance’ What’s next? Meet Ally Condie The author of young adult and middle grade fiction, Ally's novel Matched was a #1 New York Times and international bestseller. The sequels to the trilogy, Crossed and Reached, are also on the NY Times bestsellers list. Matched was chosen as on of YALSA's 2011 Teens' Top Ten and named one of Publishers Weekly's Best Children's Book of 2011. Ally is also the author of Atlantia, a New York Times bestseller,  and Summerlost, a finalist for the 2017 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery. She is the founder and director of the WriteOut Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) foundation that runs writing camps for rural teens. Born in Cedar City, Utah Ally has a degree in English Teaching from Brigham Young University. Ally lives with her husband and four children in Pleasant Grove, Utah. In 2017,  Ally graduated from Vermont College of Fine Arts with a Master's in Fine Arts Degree in Writing for Children and Young Adults. You can follow Ally on Twitter and Instagram (ally.condie).

SEQUEL EPISODE: (33) This book might not answer our biggest questions, like “What even is sorting,” or “Is Cassia a half-robot,” but it's chock full of… other stuff. Like the reinvention of therapy, and a list of people who might be the Pilot. Spoiler alert: everyone is on that list. Including you. Congratulations, you're now leading a rebellion against the robot government that tried to eradicate cancer by killing off all the sopranos. Good luck. CW: Death Thank you to anyone who donated to Black Lives Matter or Pride organizations! It's never too late to send us your receipts in exchange for our buckwild vampire bonus episode. If you like The Worst Thing We Read, help us grow by spreading the word! You can support us by leaving a 5-star review on Apple iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @worstthingweread, Twitter @worstthngweread, or email us at worstthingweread@gmail.com. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/102293261-kaitlyn-burton https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12635391-savanah-tiffany Non-book rec: Ozark, on Netflix. Other non-book rec: The Magnus Archives, a podcast produced by Rusty Quill.

Young Adult dystopian novels ask all the big questions of life. This episode focuses on Matched, by Ally Condie, which explores the question of safety vs. liberty. This conversation is particularly resonant in times of COVID; but, these two concepts are often in conflict, and striking a balance is key.

Author Ally Condie, whose novel, Matched, has been re-released by Penguin in honor of the book’s tenth anniversary. After its release in 2011, Matched was followed by the series sequels, Crossed and Reached. This week’s Write the Book Prompt was generously suggested by my guest, Ally Condie, who advises taking your character (or yourself) on a walk into a wood. Ally says she is very loosely defining “wood”—a wood can be any grove or stand of trees. "This can be a desert bristlecone forest, a forest in the Amazon, a cold white Vermont forest, the pines up the canyon near where I live in Utah." Somewhere in this wood is a clearing. There is a bench. There is either fire, or water, or light, depending on what you or your character need most in this particular wood. Someone is waiting for you. Who is it? Sit down and talk to them. They will give you one thing. What is it? Will you take it with you? Good luck with your work in the coming week, and tune in next week for another prompt or suggestion. Music Credit: Aaron Shapiro

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Ally Condie to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary success and what it's been like to see the response to her book MATCHED. 

This introductory episode of Monster Books is all about middle grade cosmic horror!Host Jessica Scott gives a rundown on what cosmic horror is and why she prefers that term over Lovecraftian horror.Then she talks about the creepy, absurdist graphic novel Apocalypse Taco by Nathan Hale and The Darkdeep by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs, which combines ‘50s sci-fi and ‘80s horror tropes into a spooky modern adventure.She dives into the reasons why groups of kids banding together against evil resonates so much with horror fans, why the bleakness of cosmic horror is so appealing, and why carnivorous nachos are such an important topic in horror literature.Highlights00:58 Cosmic horror vs. Lovecraftian horror03:18 Apocalypse Taco review and discussion10:05 The Darkdeep review and discussion20:21 Wrap-upFollow Monster Books Podcast and your host Jessica Scott on Twitter: @MonsterBooksPod, @WeWhoWalkHere, and @SpookyKidLit.If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Discover more fabulously spooky Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad shows at anatomyofascream.com and follow the network on Twitter and Instagram @aoas_xx!Music: Drew PidgeonCover Art: Lily Todorov

Matched has been our most-requested episode to date, dear listeners: ask and you shall receive! Cassia has a mind like a steel trap and a penchant for following the rules. When an unanticipated love triangle disrupts her perfect dystopian life in Communist Utah, who will she choose? Xander, who likes Games, or Kai, who has eyes like everything bagels? TW: None Thank you to anyone who donated to Black Lives Matter or Pride organizations! It's never too late to send us your receipts in exchange for our buckwild vampire bonus episode. If you like The Worst Thing We Read, help us grow by spreading the word! You can support us by leaving a 5-star review on Apple iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @worstthingweread, Twitter @worstthngweread, or email us at worstthingweread@gmail.com. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/102293261-kaitlyn-burton https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12635391-savanah-tiffany Book rec: The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, Stuart Turton. Non-book rec: GET YOUR ASS TO THE POLLS AND VOTE, AMERICAN LISTENERS.

Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for a conversation with YA legend Ally Condie on the 10th anniversary of her iconic MATCHED series.

Lisa Mangum has worked in the publishing department of Deseret Book since 1997. She’s been the managing editor for Shadow Mountain since 2014 and has worked with New York Times bestselling authors such as Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jason F. Wright. While fiction is her first love, she also has experience working with nonfiction projects and children’s picture books. She’s also the author of four national bestselling young adult novels, as well as several short stories and novellas. She’s also edited four anthologies based on magical creatures.

On today's episode, we are excited to be joined by NYT Bestselling author Brendan Reichs, and Amazon bestselling indie author T.W. Piperbrook! We're talking about the process of co-authoring a novel. We discuss testing the co-authoring relationship and what to look for, navigating the process, and some of the joys and challenges of having someone else who is as invested in a project as you are. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS BrendanReichs.com The Darkdeep by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs TWPiperbrook.com The Last Conquest by T.W. Piperbrook and Bobby Adair _________________ Check out the following books by our Indie Writer Podcast Patrons!  Proliferation by Erik Otto Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte Want to see your book listed? Become a Patron!    __________________________ We want to thank all of the wonderful members of our writing bloc community. You can find us on Twitter or Facebook, or online at WritingBloc.com.  Thanks everyone, and happy writing.   

Host: Jacqui Castle Guests: Brendan Reichs and T.W. Piperbrook On today's episode, we are excited to be joined by NYT Bestselling author Brendan Reichs, and Amazon bestselling indie author T.W. Piperbrook! We're talking about the process of co-authoring a novel. We discuss testing the co-authoring relationship and what to look for, navigating the process, and some of the joys and challenges of having someone else who is as invested in a project as you are. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS BrendanReichs.com The Darkdeep by Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs TWPiperbrook.com The Last Conquest by T.W. Piperbrook and Bobby Adair Subscribe to hear our future episodes - including our upcoming one on Publishing with a University Press. We have some great topics in the pipeline and our goal is to release a new episode every other Tuesday.  We want to thank all of the wonderful members of our writing bloc community. You can find us on Twitter or Facebook, or online at WritingBloc.com, where you can also find information about our books-- two cooperatively created anthologies as well as our first full-length novel.  Sponsorship opportunities are available on this podcast and in our Newsletter for those hoping to reach an audience of indie authors! Reach out to Join our newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/ghuatP Thanks everyone, and happy writing.   

Today I am talking about 4 dystopian novels! Matched by Ally Condie, Delirium by Lauren Oliver, the Giver by Lois Lowry, and The Selection by Kiera Cass. Enjoy :). whatbookbag@gmail.com

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Det är dags för Halloween! Amanda, Jenny och Martin tipsar om skräckfyllda böcker för den som är modig! OBS! Lyssnas på egen risk. Böcker som nämns i avsnittet är: Knackaren och andra rysliga berättelser av Tobias Gard Avgrunden av Ally Condie och Brendan Reichs Vandraren utan ansikte - skräckhistorier för orädda av Andreas Palmaer Gåvan av Susanna Lönnqvist Spökjägare av Martin Jern Dödvatten av Lena Ollmark Linje 15 till Rannebergen av Lena Arro

Welcome to Our Life In Books where we talk about our lives, books and everything in between!  This week we’re talking all about dystopian books! We’ve read quite a few of them and also have SO MANY on our TBRs. Grab a cup of your favorite tea and join us and don’t forget to let us know about your favorite dystopian books!   Our Life in Books Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/ourlifeinbooks Our Life In Books Tea- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/list.html?userId=696813O Our Life In Books Society- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety Our Life In Books Book Club- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety   Follow Our Life In Books- https://linktr.ee/ourlifeinbooks_ Follow Elizabeth- https://linktr.ee/bookishconnoisseur Follow Samantha- https://linktr.ee/bookishstateofmind   Items we mention: Outlander Tea by Riddles Tea Shoppe on Adagio- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=106950 Meet Cute: Some People are Destined to Meet- https://amzn.to/30gZapM The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh- https://amzn.to/2LGi80W Amplified by Lauren M. Flauding- https://amzn.to/2LHTwFg The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins- https://amzn.to/3070UC0 This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab- https://amzn.to/309NExj Dust & Pages Pins- https://dustandpages.com/collections/brand-new/products/devil-meet-angel-pin-set Divergent Quiz - https://www.epicreads.com/blog/divergent-quiz-factions/ Divergent by Veronica Roth- https://amzn.to/32T6SEb Maze Runner by James Dashner- https://amzn.to/2NoFMRK The Mortality Doctrine series by James Dashner- https://amzn.to/30uLnb7 The Host by Stephanie Meyer- https://amzn.to/30EEpAI Matched by Ally Condie- https://amzn.to/30DSb6F Ready Player One by Ernest Cline- https://amzn.to/30bs63q The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey- https://amzn.to/30eqjtp This Mortal Coil by Emily Suvada- https://amzn.to/350RUhd Plague Land by Alex Scarrow- https://amzn.to/2LD63ts Gilded Cage (Dark Gifts trilogy) by Vic James- https://amzn.to/32Vprry The Warehouse by Rob Hart- https://amzn.to/307PmPA The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon- https://amzn.to/2O8kG9T The Girl in Red Christina Henry- https://amzn.to/32VeiXz #murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil- https://amzn.to/2QhkszH LIFEL1K3 by Jay Kristoff- https://amzn.to/2QjcrKV The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood- https://amzn.to/2LEDhIL Uglies by Scott Westerfield- https://amzn.to/30eVUft Delirium by Lauren Oliver- https://amzn.to/3304DiF Legend by Marie Lu- https://amzn.to/2Nq2xoe Cinder by Marissa Meyer- https://amzn.to/2NoGoqw The Selection by Keira Cass- https://amzn.to/30dKUPf Shatter Me by Teherah Mafi- https://amzn.to/2NqyBIB Red Rising by Pierce Brown- https://amzn.to/34XWFbk Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard- https://amzn.to/32SJQND  

Warm welcome to our new listeners, be sure to check out our archive of episodes by clicking here! --------------------------------------- Curious to discover ways to get into the writing groove? How about advice on working with smaller publishing houses? Or best practices for co-authoring a novel? We talk about it all and much more with Ally Condie! Ally is the author of The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe, Summerlost, Atlantia, and the critically acclaimed Matched trilogy, a  #1 New York Times and international bestseller.   In our conversation, Ally shares the heartfelt story of how she fell in love with storytelling and her journey to becoming a best-selling author. We discuss working with smaller publishing companies, how to embrace rejection to reach your writing goals, and we get into the nitty-gritty of Ally’s writing and editing process. We continue on to talk about how she finds time to write with such a busy schedule and the tools she uses to get into the writing mindset. She dives into the details of her newest novel The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe and the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of what sparked that idea. And towards the end, Ally talks about her experience getting her master's degree she always wanted, what exciting projects she’s currently working on - including a co-authored novel, and ways you can use writing to make a change in the world. Say 'Hi' to Ally Condie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/allycondie Head over to Ally's shownotes page at https://88cupsoftea.com/podcast/ally-condie/ to find the resources and books mentioned in her episode, tweetable quotes, and the timestamps of highlights throughout the entire conversation. --- If you enjoyed this episode and would love to support our show, Patreon is the best way! Patrons at certain tiers get early access to full, uncut interviews and fantastic extended interviews from previous podcast episodes! If you’re not yet a Patron and you’d love early access to these interviews in addition to other cool benefits (snailmail, Storyteller Welcome Box, livestream hangouts with bookhaul and mystery box giveaways, etc.) head on over to patreon.com/88cupsoftea to sign up! 

First Draft Episode #193: Kate Spencer Kate Spencer, comedian, author of Dead Mom’s Club: A Memoir, and co-host of fabulous podcast Forever35 talks about the never-ending quest for confidence, exorcising grief and pain through writing, and how a podcast about serums became a podcast about feelings. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Amy Poehler, comedian, actress, writer, and director, who is not from the same town Kate is from, but they both grew up “outside Boston” Early on in childhood Kate fell for The BabySitter’s Club books by Ann M. Martin, and the Sweet Valley Twins series by Francine Pascal, and then she fell for Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Revisiting The Boxcar Children, written by Gertrude Chandler Warner, with her daughter was a special bonding experience Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and other “kids surviving intense circumstances” books are so fascinating, right?!? Kate’s eight-year-old daughter is plowing through Raina Telgemeier’s graphic novels, including Smile, Sisters, and Guts The Fear Street books by R.L. Stine, It by Stephen King, and V.C. Andrews’ books like Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind The film Grease is not actually appropriate for young kids, it turns out When she moved to New York City, Kate signed up for classes at the UCB Theater and rose through the ranks in the improv community I basically demand that Kate read Vacationland: True Stories From Painful Beaches by John Hodgman because she went to college in Maine The two writers I mention who went to Vermont College for Children’s Writing well into their careers are Ally Condie, author of Matched, The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe, and more (listen to her First Draft interview here) and Brendan Reichs, author of Nemesis, Virals, and co-author with Ally Condie of The Darkdeep On Grief by C.S. Lewis was one of the only books out there for people experiencing loss for a long time The poet Taije Silverman has written about the grief of caring for her dying mother, and Kate found her work while grieving for her own loss Kate and her Forever35 podcast co-host Doree Shafrir’s conversation on the By the Book podcast, in which Kate discusses finding Twilight by Stephenie Meyer while grieving and how it inspired her to write “How I Finally Let Go of Grief for my Dead Mom,” Kate’s piece in Buzzfeed about the pain of letting go of grief Holly Root, founder of Root Literary, is Kate’s literary agent Kate’s husband is Anthony King, who has written for TV shows Silicon Valley, Broad City, Search Party, Playing House and more, and he co-wrote Beetlejuice: The Musical which has been nominated for eight Tony Awards, including best musical Kate is writing in Scrivener, a writing program Elana K. Arnold, author of Damsel, What Girls Are Made Of, Infandous, A Boy Called Bat, and more (listen to her First Draft interviews here and here) said in her interview with me that she feels like she might be ready to move on from writing about anger and feminism A Cup of Jo is the website and newsletter run by Joanna Goddard that is packed Kate wants to be up front about the fact that Vinter’s Daughter sent her their Active Botanicals Serum, she did not buy it herself The Call Your Girlfriend episode that walked through an OB-GYN appointment Cat Winters, whose recent book, The Raven’s Tale, called for her to research Poe a ton. In that process she discovered that Edgar Allen Poe’s #1 hater outlived him, then wrote his obituary and his first biography, which has shaped how we think about Poe to this day. (Listen to Cat’s First Draft episode here) Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). Just click the Share button at the bottom of this post! Thanks again!

First Draft Episode #188: Ally Condie Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author of the Matched series, as well as Summerlost and The Darkdeep, co-written with Brendan Reichs. In this conversation, Ally talks about what inspired her to get an MFA after establishing herself as a bestselling author, always working on two things at once, and how the 2016 election gave Ally enough rage to write her newest young adult novel, murderous revenge story The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Planet of the Apes movies, which were filmed near where Ally grew up in rural Utah Ally was inspired by a blog post by Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Academy and Austenland, where she wrote about writing 1,000 words a day. Ally was inspired by Shannon to commit to daily word goals. She started with 500. Lisa Mangum, editor at Shadow Mountain press, which released Ally’s first few books Brandon Mull, New York TImes bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series, who got his start at Shadow Mountain PressChris Shoebinger, publishing director at Shadow Mountain Press, who released Ally from her publishing contract so she could pursue a bigger contract for Matched Jodi Reamer, literary agent at Writer’s House, who also represents Tahereh Mafi, New York TImes bestselling author of the Shatter Me series (listen to her First Draft episode here), Ransom Riggs, New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children series (listen to his First Draft episode here), John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska, and Stephenie Meyer, author of the global phenomenon Twilight series Julie Strauss-Gabel, publisher at Dutton Books, who has edited John Green, Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark & Grimm and The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog, and Gayle Forman, New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay and I Have Lost My Way The Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in writing for children, the program Ally attended Emily Wing Smith, author of The Way He Lived and All Better Now, and Carol Lynch Williams, author of The Chosen One and Glimpse, two Utah authors Ally was friends with who also attended the Vermont College of Fine Arts for the MFA program Kekla Magoon, author of National Book Award Longlisted X: A Novel (written with Ilyasah Shabazz), Coretta Scott King-honored The Season of Styx Malone and How it Went Down, and was Ally’s mentor at the Vermont program and helped her with an early draft of Poe Blythe An Na, author of Printz winner and National Book Award long-listed A Step From Heaven, as well as Wait For Me and The Place Between Breaths, was also an advisor at the Vermont College of Fine Arts Martine Leavitt, author of Keturah and Lord Death, and Calvin,  who Ally calls “a stone cold genius.” Martine helped Ally work on a project during her Vermont residency. Quentin Tarantino’s advice to screenwriters was to delete the last two lines of dialogue from every scene, which Alfred Gough and Miles Millar--creators of Smallville and Into the Badlands shared with me on their recent First Draft episode. That’s similar to Ally’s feeling that sometimes she writes past the natural ending of a chapter. Brendan Reichs, New York Times bestselling author of Genesis, and co-writer of Virals with his mother, New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs, and The Darkdeep with Ally. Brendan and Ally fortuitously decided to pursue an MFA at Vermont at the same time. YALLWEST and YALLFest, two national young adult and middle grade book festivals held in Charleston, S.C. and Los Angeles. Ally is on the board of the festivals, alongside Brendan Reichs and Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series, Red Widow and Royce Rolls (listen to her First Draft episodes here and here) Stranger Things meets The Goonies, the pitch for Ally and Brendan’s co-written middle grade series, The Darkdeep   Ally’s pitch for Poe Blythe is: “Mad Max: Fury Road meets Firefly meets something really lovey.” I got a distinctly Heart of Darkness (by Joseph Conrad) vibe from Poe when I read it!   Write Out, the non-profit organization Ally founded as a way to bring authors to kids in rural Utah Brendan Reichs, Shannon Hale, Soman Chainani (author of The School for Good and Evil series--listen to his First Draft interview here), and Yamile Saied Mendez (author of Blizzard Besties: A Wish Novel, and the forthcoming On These Magic Shores) are among the authors who volunteer at Write Out Ally and I urge listeners to Marie Kondo your fear -- go write that angry revenge novel!!!! Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). 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Welcome to Our Life In Books where we talk about our lives, books and everything in between! This week we’re talking about the evil genius that is NetGalley. Ok, so it’s not evil, but it is especially addictive for book lovers. We talk about the ins and outs, how to get started reviewing, and our personal issues with requesting books. Grab a cup of tea and settle in! Please subscribe & give us a rating/review! Our Life In Books Tea- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/list.html?userId=696813O Our Life In Books Society- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety Our Life In Books Book Club- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourlifeinbookssociety   Follow Our Life In Books- https://linktr.ee/ourlifeinbooks_ Follow Elizabeth- https://linktr.ee/bookishconnoisseur Follow Samantha- https://linktr.ee/bookishstateofmind   Items we mention: Birthday Tea from Adagio- https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=1581 The Weight of a Thousand Feathers by Brian Conaghan- https://amzn.to/2Uujmh4 The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie- https://amzn.to/2Xrtitw My Sister is Missing by Julia Barrett- https://amzn.to/2Xvl1Vv Yay! You’re Gay Now What by Riyadh Khalaf- https://amzn.to/2XtWmki New Releases- https://bookishconnoisseur.com/2019/04/16/new-releases-week-of-april-16-2019/ Miracle Creek by Angie Kim- https://amzn.to/2Gu73fw The Raven’s Tale by Cat Winters- https://amzn.to/2Gu7dDE The Mister by E.L. James- https://amzn.to/2ZlwW9Y Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard- https://amzn.to/2Zlx4X0 The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King- https://amzn.to/2Upt1FC The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman- https://amzn.to/2Vg5J9q Book Snake- https://www.epicreads.com/blog/book-snake-covers/ NetGalley- https://www.netgalley.com

Amanda and Amber discuss Matched by Ally Condie, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.

Book Vs Movie “Gone With the Wind” The Margaret Mitchell Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel Vs the David O. Selznick Film Fiddly dee! The Margos are feeling the vapors as we finally tackle Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel Gone With the Wind and this time, us two Yankees admit we need some help understanding the history of the book and its author. So for the first time ever--we asked another podcaster to join us for this discussion--Alicia from the Trashy Divorces podcast! Alicia is a sassy southern bred, Atlanta-based podcaster who loves this book and has tons to say about the iconic author. The Margos found the material to be challenging (to say the least!) so we really wanted to give the fans the opportunity to hear from a Mitchell Stan. Now the big question, which version did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to hear for yourself!   This episode is once again sponsored by Penguin Random House! The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe by Ally Condie Who do you become when you have nothing left to lose? There is something Poe Blythe, the seventeen-year-old captain of the Outpost’s last mining ship, wants far more than the gold they tear from the Serpentine River. Poe has vowed to annihilate the river raiders who robbed her of everything two years ago. But as she navigates the treacherous waters of the Serpentine and realizes there might be a traitor among her crew, she must also reckon with who she has become, who she wants to be, and the ways love can change and shape you. Even—and especially—when you think all is lost. Ally Condie, the international bestselling author of the Matched trilogy, returns with an intricately crafted and emotionally gripping story of one young woman’s journey to move beyond the grief and anger that control her and find the inner strength to chart her own course. The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe is one of the most anticipated YA novels of 2019 author Ally Condie will be going on a national tour to promote this Spring & Summer. You can follow her on social media @AllyCondie @PenguinTeen #PoeBlythe In this ep the Margos discuss: The life story of the incredibly brilliant (and frustrating!) Margaret Mitchell and her unlikely contribution to a large number of African American doctors and dentists just before she died. The history of the book and how it became a juggernaut in the publishing industry How David O Selznick turned the property into the number one film of all time (and how he still managed to die completely broke) The casting of the movie and how the African American actors were treated at the movie premier and Academy Awards Why the book & film are considered to be controversial The incredible cast including Clark Gable (Rhett Butler,) Vivien Leigh (Scarlett O’Hara,) Leslie Howard (Ashley Wilkes,) Olivia de Havilland (Melanie Hamilton,) Thomas Mitchell (Gerald O’Hara,) Barbara O’Neill (Ellen O’Hara,) Hattie McDaniel (Mammy,) Butterfly McQueen (Prissy,) George Reeves (Brent Tarleton,) Fred Crane (Stuart Tarleton,) and Oscar Polk (Pork.) Clips Featured: Gone With the Wind (original trailer) Scarlett first meets Rhett Scarlett, Mammy, and Prissy get ready for the BBQ “I will never be hungry again!” “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” Outro music Gone With the Wind (Theme) by Max Steiner Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/ Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.com Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Brought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.com Margo P. @ShesNachoMama http://thechingonahomesteader.weebly.com/

Ally is the author of the MATCHED trilogy, ATLANTIA, the Edgar-nominated SUMMERLOST, and the DARKDEEP series (with Brendan Reichs).Find Ally on Twitter: @allycondie and Instagram: @ally.condie. Her website is AllyCondie.com. THE LAST VOYAGE OF POE BLYTHE comes out March 26th from Penguin Random House.Show Notes:Books, authors, movies, TV, specials, and other media or institutions mentioned include:Ally Carter’s A Letter to Baby Author Me (circa 2004)Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth GilbertElizabeth Gilbert’s TED Talk about following up Eat, Pray, LoveCynthia Leitich-SmithCynsations Survivor SeriesMadonnaKekla MagoonShadow MountainBrandon MullJodi ReamerTwilight, by Stephenie MeyerJohn GreenDan SantatCarolyn MacklerJulie Strauss-GabelOn women writers using grants for childcare: Financial Windfalls: 15 Stories of the Money That Changed EverythingEdgar AwardsBrendan ReichsYAllWestVCFA Writing for Children and Young AdultsMartine LeavittSoman ChainaniWhen: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, by Daniel H. PinkThe Good PlaceThe OlympicsP.D. JamesAgatha ChristieLaurie KingAn NaAbout Truer Words:Truer Words is created and produced by Melissa Baumgart and Kathryn Benson. Our music was composed by Mike Sayre, and our logo was designed by Marianne Murphy.You can follow us on Twitter@truerwordspod and on Instagram@truerwordspodcast. Contact us via our website,truerwordspodcast.com, or email us at truerwordspodcast@gmail.com.

We read Matched by Ally Condie, a dystopia with a love triangle in which the Society uses the famed match.com algorithms to pair every person with a heterosexual life partner, but shockingly the main character Cassia ends up with two (2) possible pairs. Quick to ride on the easy fame, Ally neglected to actually put […]

We read Matched by Ally Condie, a dystopia with a love triangle in which the Society uses the famed match.com algorithms to pair every person with a heterosexual life partner, but shockingly the main character Cassia ends up with two (2) possible pairs. Quick to ride on the easy fame, Ally neglected to actually put […]

We're back in the realm of YA with MATCHED by Ally Condie! We talk horse girls, classic tropes, and eminently reasonable teens, and Bridget flabberghasts Caitlin to an unprecedented level.

I talk about how much I liked the BBC Lord of the Rings drama. I also talk about how I'm rererereading the Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie.

In this episode members of the Year 6 Book Club discuss the the first book in the dyspotian YA romance trilogy, Matched by Ally Condie.

In this episode, two members of the Year 6 book club from Genazzano FCJ College discuss the final book in Ally Condie's Matched trilogy, Reached. 

Photographer Jonathan Diaz says “I have always been fascinated by the power and poignancy of a child's imagination. Children are not afraid to dream big: they believe anything is possible. They are innocent. With this innocence comes dreams and honest aspirations that, from the view of an outsider, might seem impossible. However, through the eyes of a child, such dreams are absolutely obtainable.” Diaz is creator and photographer of Anything Can Be and a book “True Heroes” which features the dreams of 21 children are or were fighting cancer. Each child is featured in a professional photo shoot depicting his or her dreams. And 21 authors (including such best-selling writers as Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jennifer a. Neilsen) were commissioned to write a story, featuring one of the children as hero.

Come listen to BTR's Featured World of Ink Network each week as we bring you shows on writing, books, humanities, author interviews, self-help and much more. Your host for the show will be award-winning author and Mom's Choice Honoree, Virginia S Grenier. Listen live on Wed. September 9, 2015 at 3pm Eastern - 2pm Centeral - 1pm Mountain - 12 noon Pacific Our show topic: True Heroes: A Treasury of Modern-Day Fairy Tales After teaching himself photography, Jonathan Diaz spent evenings and weekends doing photo shoots of pediatric cancer patients acting out their wildest dreams. From JP Gibson, who wanted to be a member of the Utah Jazz, to Ethan Van Leuven, who wanted to be Batman and a Doctor (http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/boy-cancer-dies-town-celebrates-holidays-early-article-1.1991585) , Diaz has photographed and created videos for over 20 kids accomplishing their dreams (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBknLrCE6RQ). These photographs were paired with short stories from best-selling authors such as Tyler Whitesides, Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie and Jennifer Nielsen. Listen live at 3pm Eastern - 2pm Central - 1pm Mountain - 12 noon Pacific or on demand any time you'd like here on BlogTalkRadio, Facebook or iTunes. The World Of Ink Network has endeavored to create radio shows geared toward excellence in the reading/publishing community. As our company has grown to a viral reach of nearly two million, we have decided to step into a new and exciting adventure. If you'd like to be on our network or need commercial advertising, marketing and writing help, please visit our website http://worldofinknetwork.com

In this episode of Bibliophiles Anonymous, Denise and Jess are coming to you live from YALLFest 2014! We got to record this one together for once instead of several states apart, which was fun. And yes, a weekend full of fangirling. From left to right: Becca Fitzpatrick, Morgan Rhodes, Scott Westerfeld, Libba Bray, Kami Garcia, Alexandra Bracken, Brenden Reichs, Ally Condie and Michael Johnston We got to sit in on panels talking about everything from gender stereotypes and genre classifications to how some well-known authors feel about seeing their books adapted for the screen. We also got to meet some of our favorite authors, including ones that we've talked about on this show, and get some books signed. Top Left: Laini Taylor, Top Right: Libba Bray, Bottom: Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl We encourage you all to try to attend YALLFest next year. It is so much fun. YA authors are the best! Be a part of the show! Email us at bibliophiles.podcast@gmail.com, find us on Facebook or Twitter, or leave comments here. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe!

This week, Rebecca and guest host Paul Montgomery discuss a new grant that gives writers time to read, diversity in comics publishing, a library's plan to better serve homeless patrons, and more. This episode is sponsored by Audible, I Want It That Way by Ann Aguirre, and Matched by Ally Condie.

In January 2011, I gave a talk called “Crafting a Creative Life” at the SCBWI-NY conference. I talked about the long journey of an artist’s life and all of the things that might trap us or freeze us along the way–the practical things like time and money and bad backs, as well as the psychological [&hellip